Cape

United States

About 1870

  • Titles Cape (Descriptive)
  • Medium velvet, silk
  • Dimensions Overall: 17 1/2 x 18 in. (44.5 x 45.7 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Mary Bunn Gay Brock, 1984.229
  • Work Type cape
  • Classification Costume

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